2003 Yamaha V-Star Photo Gallery

Photos of the 2003 Yamaha V-Star. 2003 Yamaha V-Star.

The venerable V-Star 1100 series is one of the bargains in the 1000cc-plus cruiser offerings.

The power of the 1063cc V-Twin is quite respectable for its size. Torque surges right off the bottom to provide strong, ever-ready acceleration.

2003 Yamaha V-Star

Like any good V-Twin cruiser, the V-Star delivers its power at low engine speeds, with plenty of grunt just above idle.

2003 Yamaha V-Star

With the touring amenities of the Silverado, you'd expect the V-Star to be a composed mount on the highway.

Every engine cover is chromed, and the upper half of the cooling fins are polished to contrast with the blacked-out cylinder barrels.

The broad, comfy saddle (it's too big to simply call it a seat) of the Silverado offers good long-range support.

More of the shiny stuff is slathered around the V-Star, with much of the brightwork centered around the 75-degree V-Twin engine.

The V-Star's dynamic handling is about what you'd expect of a cruiser of this size.

In addition to the windshield and touring seat, the Silverado version includes studded leather saddlebags that are reinforced with hard plastic bottoms.

The V-Star 11s look more expensive than their modest costs.

Just $7899 will put you in the saddle of the Custom model, with its minimalist front fender and bobbed rear fender setting it apart from the valanced-fendered Classic versions.